Chapter 3
Research Methodology
This chapter presents the Research design, Population and Locale, Instrumentation and Data
Collection and Data Analysis.
Research Design
The descriptive method of research was used in our study because according to Manuel and
Medel it describes the “what is” of a phenomena. It involves description, recording, analysis, and
interpretation of present nature, composition or processes of phenomena. The focus in on the prevailing
conditions, or how a person, a group, or a thing behaves or functions at the present. Aquino define
descriptive research is fact finding with adequate interpretation.
Population and Locale
This study took place at Sea and Sky College in the City of San Fernando, La Union. The
respondents included the students and the instructors of the school.
Table 1and 2 present the distribution of respondents at Sea and Sky College in the City of San
Fernando, La Union.
Table 1.
Students
# of Respondents
1st Year
1. Male
2. Female
Table 2.
2nd Year
3rd Year
Percentage
4th Year
Total (f)
Instructors
# of Respondents
Total (f)
Percentage
1. Male
2. Female
Instrumentation and Data Collection
In gathering the data, the researchers constructed three sets of questionnaire used as instrument in
data collection. We used this method in collecting data we will distribute a survey questionnaire that they
will answer honestly.
The questionnaire were administered to our respondents who were the students and instructors of
the school identified in this study. It will be administered through systematic sampling techniques. Ad
was interpreted and analysed through tables and formulas of different statistical treatment.
Data Analysis
The study utilized frequency and percentage computation, weighted mean and ranking for data
processing. The scales of values used were the 5 point Likert Scale. The data was interpreted, analysed,
and presented in tables.
Table 3. Level of Effectiveness of Flexible Learning
Point
Range
Descriptive Equivalence
5
4.20-5.00
Very Highly Effective
4
3.40-4.19
Highly Effective
3
2.60-3.39
Moderately Effective
2
1.80-2.59
Fair
1
1.00-1.79
Poor
Table 4. Level of Competence of Flexible Learning
Point
Range
Descriptive Equivalence
5
4.20-5.00
Very Highly Competent
4
3.40-4.19
Highly Competent
3
2.60-3.39
Moderately Competent
2
1.80-2.59
Fair
1
1.00-1.79
Poor
Table 5. Problems Encountered
Point
Range
Descriptive Equivalence
5
4.20-5.00
Extremely Serious
4
3.40-4.19
Very Serious
3
2.60-3.39
Moderately Serious
2
1.80-2.59
Fairly Serious
1
1.00-1.79
Not a Problem